Mary Kay Place - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 23, 1947
Age	78
Birthplace	Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Zodiac Sign	Libra - (see also Mary Kay Place's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Pig
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Starring as Loretta Haggers on 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'; roles in 'Being John Malkovich,' 'The Big Chill,' and 'AJ and the Queen.'

Intro

Mary Kay Place is an American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter, best known for her roles in television and film, including her Emmy-winning performance as Loretta Haggers on the series 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.'

Early Life & Background

Mary Kay Place was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Tulsa, where she studied speech. She moved to Hollywood after graduating, beginning her career as a production assistant before transitioning to writing, acting, and singing.

Career Highlights

• Won an Emmy in 1977 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.'
• Acted in films such as 'The Big Chill' (1983), 'Being John Malkovich' (1999), 'Girl, Interrupted' (1999), 'Youth in Revolt' (2009), and 'Diane' (2018).
• Recorded a country music album, 'Tonite! At the Capri Lounge Loretta Haggers,' which charted on Billboard.
• Directed episodes of television series including 'Dream On.'
• Nominated for numerous awards across her career, including Independent Spirit Awards and a Critics' Choice Award.

Trivia

• Frequently collaborated with Norman Lear early in her career and wrote for series like 'All in the Family.'
• Her single 'Baby Boy' from her album reached #3 on Billboard's country charts in 1977.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kay_Place
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0686637/